Prepare against Martin Cuhra
FM · Czechia · World #9,522 classical · FIDE ID 327735
Our database contains 447 games by Martin Cuhra, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Cuhra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Cuhra before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,177 | 2,300 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,233 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,249 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 159 | 155 | 133 | 35.6% |
| As White | 219 | 78 | 81 | 60 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 228 | 81 | 74 | 73 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Cuhra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Cuhra's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 68.5% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 44 | 20.1% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 16 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Cuhra usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cuhra usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cuhra usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cuhra usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cuhra usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Cuhra usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 66.4% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 22 | 19.5% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 11.5% | 61.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 41.3% | 48.5% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 37.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 20.0% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Martin Cuhra's chess games
All 447 games by Martin Cuhra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 159 wins, 155 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Ralf Akesson | 2,448 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A | B80 |
| Oct 2025 | David Berczes | 2,419 | 40th ECC Open | A46 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel Simacek | 2,411 | 36th Czech Open E | D10 |
| Jan 2023 | Vaclav Finek | 2,393 | chT-CZE 2223 | B47 |
| Nov 2024 | Richard Mladek | 2,387 | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2010 | 42 | 25 | 2,196 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,336 |
| chT-CZE U18 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 1,928 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,057 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,120 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| chT1W-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,239 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Cuhra's chess games?
447 games by Martin Cuhra, from Oct 2005 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Martin Cuhra has played.
What does Martin Cuhra play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Martin Cuhra opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Cuhra answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Martin Cuhra play as White?
As White, Martin Cuhra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Cuhra play as Black?
As Black, Martin Cuhra most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Martin Cuhra's FIDE rating?
Martin Cuhra is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Martin Cuhra played?
Our database contains 447 games by Martin Cuhra, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 155 draws, 133 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Cuhra?
447 games by Martin Cuhra reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.